RB Altee Tenpenny working his way back

Running back Altee Tenpenny is eager to get out there and prove he’s 100 percent after a lower leg injury caused him to miss all of last season, but his head coach hasn’t had to use him past the first half yet. The strategy has given Tenpenny time to ease back into game mode.

Last Friday, the Alabama commitment carried the ball 10 times for 76 yards and two touchdowns in just the first half as North Little Rock High School rolled over Lake Hamilton, 42-7. It was his first game back since his sophomore season.

“I was excited to get back out there, playing with some of my teammates and looking towards a state championship,” Tenpenny said. “I was cutting and everything. My leg felt good.”